Gokseong-gun, Popular Eco-Friendly Rice Education in New Year Agricultural Practical Training

Conducting Small-Scale Rotational Face-to-Face Training Considering COVID-19 Situation and Trainee Characteristics

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Heo Seon-sik] Gokseong-gun (Governor Yoo Geun-gi) announced on the 15th that it successfully completed the eco-friendly rice cultivation course of the New Year Farmer Practical Education from the 3rd to the 12th of this year.

A total of 351 participants received detailed guidance on the necessary aspects of eco-friendly rice cultivation.

According to a county official, the course was filled with valuable content that farmers need, such as the main characteristics of public grain purchase varieties and cultivation precautions.

Since most of the participants were elderly, the education was conducted face-to-face.

Therefore, to maintain social distancing, the education was carried out in small-scale touring sessions.

Eleven locations, including meeting rooms at each eup and myeon office, were used as education venues, and careful attention was paid to pre-entry screening and other quarantine measures.

A trainee who participated in the eco-friendly rice education said, “Despite the COVID-19 situation, the education was conducted considering the characteristics of the elderly, so I was able to participate safely. I hope the education will be offered in more diverse ways in the future.”

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